The Physics of Engine Knock
Engine knock, or detonation, is an abnormal combustion phenomenon that occurs when the unburned fuel-air mixture ahead of the primary flame front auto-ignites prematurely under thermal compression. This rapid, uncontrolled release of chemical energy creates localized high-frequency pressure waves that slam against the piston crown and cylinder walls, producing an...
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